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38 weeks and very depressed!

Im 38 weeks pregnant and very depressed. My husband is in the navy and will only be home for 10days when the baby is born. i feel like im going to be a single mother. While he's out doing what he wants im going to be at home with the baby. Which i don't mind because this is what we wanted. But why am i feeling so depressed now. I will be getting induced October 28th. Am i not ready for my life to change? I cant stop this feeling. It has gotten so bad that i dont want to eat anymore. Just thinking about eating makes me want to throw up. I really need help. Has anyone ever had this too?

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(cont.) not feel alone. Also my concern for myself as it is for you is..since you have been depressed in pregnancy, you will def. want to be sure to get lots of help and support when the baby is here so you don't have postpartum depression. Seek out counseling if you think it will help, just someone to talk to.
Remember that you will have this baby you've been carrying so long and that you need to take care of yourself to be able to take care of them. I think it's normal to have those feelings in your situation.. you are about to become a mom..you've never done that before. :)

I understand how you would feel bad even though this is what you both wanted. A lot goes through your mind while being pregnant, especially being so near to having the baby. We all want support and someone there to help us along the way and 10 days seems so short.
I have my husband here, but I am constantly worried by his lack of support NOW and how it will be once the baby arrives. It has bummed me out so badly that I've been super depressed a lot of my pregnancy and like you, I have a hard time eating when we argue or anything.
Just really take the time to appreciate being together when he is here and your baby is born. Also try to find other support from family or friends or even mom groups for when the baby is here and husband is not home so you don't feel so alone. I am sure there are other women in your situation (I've met a couple at the hospital on tour night or in classes) so finding a way to reach out to other moms (in person or online) in the same boat might help you

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